D. Brandt Schmolke
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
For as long as he could remember, Brandt always wanted to be an attorney. After graduating from Southern University Law Center, Brandt started his legal career working for the big insurance companies. After several years defending the insurance companies, Brandt knew it was time for something different. So for the last 13 years Brandt has been serving those who have suffered injury or who have lost loved ones through the negligence of others.
Brandt has successfully represented thousands of injured clients over the course of his career in a wide variety of cases ranging from automobile and trucking accidents to wrongful death cases. Brandt has obtained verdicts and settlements totaling over $45 million.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - Initial consultations are always free.
- Contingent Fees - 33.33% prior to filing suit. 40% after filing suit.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers
Year: 2010 - 2016
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Associate Attorney Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
Year: 2016 - 2021
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Owner/Managing Attorney Schmolke Law Firm
Year: 2021 - Current
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Associate Attorney Kenneth W. Jones, Jr. APLC
Year: 2005 - 2008
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Assistant Attorney General Louisiana Department of Justice
Year: 2008 - 2010
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Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association # 30048 Member (2005 - Current)
Baton Rouge Bar Association Member (2008 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (2012 - Current)
Louisiana Association for Justice Member (2016 - Current)
Lafayette Parish Bar Association Member (2005 - 2008)
Awards
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10 Best Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2017.0
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Top 100
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators 2021.0
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Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2018.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers 2020.0
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Best Lawyer
Expertise 2023.0
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Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyers of America 2022.0
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Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who in American Law 2021.0
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Million Dollar Advocate
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2018.0
Education
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Southern University Law Center J.D. (2004) | Law
Year: 2001 - 2004
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge B.S. (2001) | Business
Year: 1996 - 2001
Honors: Deans List
Websites
Schmolke Law Firm
9191 Siegen Lane, Suite IV-B, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(225) 998-3100